Home construction hits the lowest point since the pandemic.
In May, the number of new housing units that started construction hit its lowest point since 2020, largely due to the challenges posed by elevated interest rates. The Commerce Department reported a 9.8% decrease in home construction from April to May. If this trend continues, the annual rate could drop to 1.25 million units, down […]
A passerby discovered remains of an ancient Roman structure at a construction site on a Swiss highway.
Exciting Archaeological Discovery in Switzerland Pedestrians recently stumbled upon an unexpected arrangement of stones that led archaeologists to rediscover ancient Roman structures. This finding was shared on Facebook by the Swiss Canton of Solothurn on May 20. The discovery is described as “exciting” and was located at a highway construction site near Routerbach, about 22 […]
Long Island man contracted someone to murder his rival in the construction industry
It was a proposition he should have thought better of. Nassau County Prosecutors claim that a construction company owner from Long Island attempted to hire someone to murder a business competitor. Navdeep Singh, 48, allegedly sought to eliminate his adversary amidst a fierce ongoing legal dispute, offering $100,000 along with 10 acres of land in […]
Undocumented Worker Charged with Killing Co-Worker Using Heavy Machinery at Florida Construction Site
Authorities in a town south of Orlando, Florida, have detained an undocumented worker involved in the death of a colleague at a construction site. According to reports from WOFL-TV, police were called to a site in Davenport after a worker was fatally injured. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the body of Jose Lopez. He was […]
Protests Break Out in China as Factories, Schools, and Construction Sites Face Challenges Paying Workers
Recent protests have emerged in various cities across China, with frustrated workers demanding unpaid wages and residents pushing back against a surge of new taxes and fees from financially strapped local governments. Complaints from workers about back wages escalated as President Trump’s tariffs further impacted an already shaky Chinese economy, resulting in unprecedented and sustained […]
More than two dozen undocumented immigrants taken into custody at construction sites in Florida
Recently, Homeland Security Investigation Tampa, along with Eromiami and the Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicle Department (FLHSMV), apprehended over 20 undocumented immigrants at a construction site in Florida. “Breaking! @hsitampa @eromiami @flhsmv have detained more than 20 illegal immigrants (some previously deported) at a construction site in Wildwood, Florida during a workplace enforcement operation!” HSI […]
Many undocumented immigrants removed from Florida construction sites
Immigration officials reported on Tuesday that over 20 undocumented individuals were taken into custody at a construction site in Florida. The operation occurred in Wildwood, Florida, during a workplace enforcement action, as noted by local sources. Speaking of Wildwood, it’s located in Sumter County, about an hour northwest of Orlando. A video shared by HSI […]
Netflix starts construction on a $900 million film studio at a former New Jersey army base
Netflix has officially launched a major new production hub worth $900 million in central New Jersey. The Netflix Studios at Fort Monmouth will transform some long-awaited military bases into a sprawling 500,000 square feet of facilities including soundstages, backlots, post-production suites, and office spaces. A contract signed for a new campus in Eatontown signals an […]
Three new prisons will begin construction this year, announces the justice secretary.
As part of a broader initiative to expand the prison system, the government plans to construct three new prisons this year, following an expansion plan announced by the Attorney General. Shabana Mahmood has introduced reforms regarding the recall of prisoners. Essentially, individuals serving sentences between one and four years can only face a fixed recall […]
Ancient settlement from the Late Bronze Age, 3,000 years old, found during road construction: ‘Significant find’
British archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient Bronze Age settlement during highway construction. The Suffolk City Council described the site as featuring “Late Bronze Age settlements and cremation cemeteries,” which date back around three thousand years. This information was shared in a press release in mid-April. In fact, the Bronze Age in Britain spanned from 2500 […]